Baydh bil Basal
Eggs with Sautéed Onions
Yes, with a tweak: limit the amount of onions to reduce carb count, or ensure they are well-caramelized to concentrate flavor without excessive volume. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Iraqi dishes.
What it is
A simple and comforting Iraqi breakfast dish featuring eggs scrambled or fried with richly caramelized onions. Cooked in generous amounts of olive oil or traditional Iraqi ghee (samn), resulting in a flavorful and fatty dish.
Key ingredients
Eggs, onions, olive oil or samn (ghee), salt, black pepper, pinch of turmeric.
How to make it keto
Limit the amount of onions to reduce carb count, or ensure they are well-caramelized to concentrate flavor without excessive volume. Confirm no sugar is added during caramelization of onions.
Watch out for
Excessive amounts of onions, possible hidden sugars if the onions are caramelized with added sugar (though uncommon in Iraqi cuisine, always a restaurant risk).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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